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TYPE, SELECTION
BASED ON 1 OUNCE UNLESS NOTED
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CALORIES
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American: High in saturated fat and sodium
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105
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Brick: Has a bluish mold which may trigger
allergies. Avoid if taking MAO inhibitors.
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104
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Caraway: High in saturated fat and sodium. Contains
a fair amount of B-12 vitamin and calcium which may protect against
cavities. Low in lactose.
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93
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Blue: Has a bluish mold which may trigger
allergies. Avoid if taking MAO inhibitors.
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99
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Cheddar: High in saturated fat and sodium. Avoid
if taking MAO inhibitors.
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113
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Cheshire: High in saturated fat.
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108
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Colby: High in saturated fat.
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110
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Cottage Cheese: Based on the creamed variety and a serving size of 1/2 cup. It is very high in sodium content and the individuals who are sensitive to whey should avoid consumption.
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117
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Cottage Cheese: Based on the low fat 1% variety of 1/2 cup per serving. Good amount of calcium. Lower
in calories than other cottage cheeses.
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82
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Cream Cheese: Not listed in the official American Food Pyramid. Extreme in saturated fat. Avoid if
sensitive to whey.
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98
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Edam: High in saturated fats, monounsaturated
fats and sodium. Avoid if sensitive to casein.
|
100
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Feta: High in sodium. Avoid if sensitive
to whey.
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74
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Fontina: High in fat and sodium.
|
109
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Gouda: Extreme in saturated fat.
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100
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Gruyere: Hefty in saturated fat; avoid if sensitive
to casein.
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116
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Limburger: Extreme in saturated fat.
|
92
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Monterey Jack: High in saturated fat
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105
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Mozzarella, Part Skim: Good source of calcium Lower in
fat than most cheeses.
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71
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Mozzarella, Whole Milk variety:
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79
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Muenster: High in saturated fat.
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103
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Neufchatel: This cheese is similar to cream cheese. It is high in saturated fat and sodium. Avoid
if sensitive to sodium.
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73
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Parmesan, Grated - and this data is based on 1 Tablespoon. Fatty acids found in Parmesan may protect
against cancer. Good source of calcium, moderate amount of
fat. Avoid if sensitive to casein.
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23
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Provolone: High in sodium and fat. Avoid if sensitive
to whey.
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98
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Ricotta, Part Skim: 1/2 cup serving. Good source of calcium and protein that
is easily digestible. Enjoy with grains. Avoid if sensitive
to whey.
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171
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Ricotta, Whole Milk: 1/2 cup serving. High in fat and cholesterol. Avoid if
sensitive to whey or tyramine.
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216
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Romano, grated: High in saturated fat. Avoid if sensitive
to casein. However, low in lactose and it takes very little
to flavor a dish.
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19
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Roquefort: High in fat and extremely high in sodium.
Avoid if sensitive to mold
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103
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Swiss: In allergy sensitive individuals, may
provoke a mild form of food intoxication accompanied by these symptoms:
bright red rash, sweating, nausea and hives. Usually dissipates
quickly with antihistamine therapy.
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105
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